Record ID: LEIC-5C0436
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 36mm in diameter, 6mm thick with a weight of 58.27grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a slight triangular projection, the remains of a knop or loop and this is aligned with the start of the inscription, marked by a cross. The inscription reads SIGILL' : IIDECOLLE . The inscription is contained by a solid incised line which surrounds a six petal motif. Malcolm Jones has helpfully suggested that the II could be an incomplete U which would then read UDE COLLE. UDE could be a spelling of the first name Eu…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 29th April 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-93D304
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 21mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighing 4.37g. The object consists of a short hexagonal tapering shaft with a double collar sitting below a large integral suspension loop, which is filled with iron corrosion. The shaft terminates in a shield shaped matrix, 13 x 14mm. This depicts Mary suckling Jesus, its edges are worn so the inscription is hard to read, possibly reads RO----EDIV The form is similar to SF-79CCC7 LEIC-55B0CC SUR-EA3B3B, though none of these have a religious image.
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earl Shilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-93C145
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 21mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighing 4.37g. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The matrix is decorated with the 'lamb of god' carry a banner in the centre with an inscription contained in the border which reads ECCE AGNVS DEI - behold the lamb of god. See KENT-B00194
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Earl Shilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-3E9E8E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 35 mm in diameter and 3 mm thick with a weight of 31.36g. The matrix is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a slight rectangular projection. The matrix surface is decorated with a star motif formed of three overlapped lines. This is in a double circular border with a series of transverse dashes filling the space between the first border and the second. The inscription around the edge reads +S' [h]ENRIC-I].MOLENDINA The second and third Ns are retrograde.
Created on: Monday 25th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-F38D79
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix fragment, 1200-1400. Length: 25 mm, width: 26 mm, thickness: 9 mm, weight: 10.55 g. The seal is incomplete and has a pointed oval form with a rectangular cross section. Its reverse has a rectangular cross sectioned bar running down its centre with a small semi-circular suspension loop at its upper edge. The seal has broken roughly around its centre and it is ecclesiastical in nature. It shows a nativity scene with Mary lying in a bed with the swaddled Jesus above her and Joseph at the foot of the bed. Above Jesus is a star to the left and 2 horned …
Created on: Wednesday 16th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-678F1C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 31mm long, 24mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 18.78g. The matrix is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and rectangular in cross section. The inscription reads SIGILL' : ALICIE : BEL 'the seal of fair Alice'. and surrounds a central 'fleur de lis' motif. The reverse houses a small sub rectangular projection behind its pointed terminal.
Created on: Thursday 22nd November 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-AB4581
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix. 34mm in length, 21mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 10.81grams. The object has a pointed oval form and a rectangular cross section. It has a tapering rectangular cross sectioned ridge running up the centre of its reverse, which terminates in a semi-circular shaped suspension loop. The matrix is worn but depicts a seated figure in an ornate sub rectangular border suggestinga throne and is holding a large child on its knee. This imagery would suggest the Virgin and child. The border houses an inscription, but it is mostly worn away.
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-AAF25C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix. 37mm in length, 25mm wide and 5mm thick with a weight of 13.71grams. The object has a pointed oval form and a rectangular cross section. Its reverse has a central semi-circular cross sectioned, tapering ridge which terminates with a now incomplete suspension loop. The matrix depicts a standing, tonsured? and robed figure holding a crook or staff in its right hand and a probable book resting on its torso and held up by its left hand. This stands in a beaded border with possible foliage filling any gaps. The inscription appears to read SIGILP[?]VABI:HISG…
Created on: Tuesday 13th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B9E481
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, Length: 79 mm, width: 47 mm, thickness: 6 mm, weight: 136 g. The seal has a pointed oval form and a rectangular cross section. It has a flat reverse with no loop but a small depressed area that may have held one. The matrix has a rather crude image of a bishop? with the head squashed into the point and very square body with feet protruding from the hem of his garment. The figure is holding a cross headed shaft, with left hand raised in benediction. His garment is decorated with a double chevron border running from its shoulders with the point …
Created on: Friday 14th September 2018
Last updated: Monday 20th December 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-8AEB09
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The matrix has a tri-lobed terminal with a knop at its apex and small projections at the side (one at each upper side of a lobe) and one at each side where it joins the shaft. It sits upon a raised collar of three bands which has a short hexagonal tapering shaft below. This expands to form an oval shaped matrix surface which is engraved with an armorial shield set in a beaded recessed border. The arms are quartered and are 1st and 4th , on a chevron between three animals's heads erased, a mullet enclosed by two crescents; 2nd and 3rd, two bars. Above the shield the crest dis…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-936C76
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 20mm long, 15mm in diamater with a weight of 5.16g The matrix has a very worn hexagonal cross sectioned short shaft with a now incomplete suspension loop and roudned collar at its apex. Thsi widens out to house a circular matrix. This is also worn and appears to show a goose or other water fowl with large feet. The inscription is worn and missing in places.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warwickshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-3EA7E6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 17mm in length, and 20mm in diameter with a weight of 8.23grams. The matrix consists of a triangular shaped, hexagonal cross sectioned shaft which terminates with a raised rounded collar sitting below the now incomplete suspension loop. This widens to form a circular matrix which shows a fox with one foreleg raised with a chicken on its back . The inscription is not as well preserved as the motif and may read (S) IGILE ROLAND HEN Malcolm Jones comments 'In DBS s.n. Henn, Reaney gives 13C examples of this surname, modern Henn. The fact that the …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 11th October 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-2AC5D4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 33 mm, width: 21 mm, thickness 4 mm, weight: 8.48 g. The matrix is pointed-oval and is a flat rectangle in cross-section. It has a small semi-circular loop, 8mm long, with circular hole on the edge of its reverse. The surface has a motif in good condition showing a Pelican in her Piety, feeding three chicks in a nest on a pole, which has fleur-like projections at each side. Outside of this, between unbeaded borders, is the inscription, reading KI BEN: EYME: TART:OBLIE which is a Medieval French proverb ("Qui bien aime…
Created on: Monday 21st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-82C839
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 33 mm, width: 19 mm, thickness: 4 mm, weight: 6.75 g. The seal is lentoid in form (pointed oval) and has a rectangular cross section. It has a rounded suspension loop at one end of its reverse which sits on a rectangular cross sectioned tapering bar, running down the centre. The motif is of a man kneeling in prayer with a standing figure behind, who is standing facing away but with head turned towards the figure and a staff or sword? brandished over his head as if to strike. The image suggests the martyrdom of St.Thomas a Becket? The inscrip…
Created on: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A3FBF4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 21mm in diameter, 3mm thick with a weight of 7.07grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The matrix consists of an inscribed circle with a cross motif filling it. The inscription reads S'ROB IAMO (V or N). The reverse has a narrow raised border and the remainder is filled by a central raised boss surrounded by 11 elongated 'petal' motifs picked out in relief. There is a semi-circular suspension loop positioned at the edge which partially covers two of these motifs.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton (District)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A3CC63
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix, 31mm in length, 19mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 12.37grams. The object is flat, with a lentoid (pointed oval) form and a rectangular cross section. Its matrix consists of a central stylised fleur-de-lis motif in a solid border. The inscription reads + S'. IOhIS:. AMEBI (or possibly ABREBI) meaning Seal of John Ameby or Abreby. The two names are separated by three dots positioned in the point. The reverse has a bevelled edge and a semi-circular suspension loop, positioned under one of its points with a raised fleur de lis motif below, which fill…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton (District)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-BFE2F1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 23mm in length and 19mm in diameter with a weight of 8.15grams. The matrix has an integral suspension loop above a rounded collar and a short tapering circular cross sectioned shaft. The circular matrix surface shows two kneeling figures praying and possibly flanking a cross as there is a a trilobed motif above the heads. The inscription seems to read star AVE M [ARI] A with the first A of Maria sitting between the figures.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-91E8FA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix. 39mm in length, 22mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 18.33grams. The seal has a pointed oval shape and rectangular in cross section. The matrix surface has a central cruciform motif inside a thin solid oval border. Around this is inscription +S' HVGO HISAEBOT. The reverse has two curved incised lines running either side of a central raised spine which runs the length of the object to a projecting circular loop which is approx 4mm high.
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-5BF355
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 1200-1400. Hexagonal cross sectioned tapering shaft which terminates in an integral suspension loop. The shaft flares out to accommodate a flat circular matrix surface. This is decorated with a Fleur motif and the inscription reads NRIVESV* ? Length: 20 mm, diameter: 17 mm, weight: 6.50 g.
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-5B67D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 1200-1400AD. The object is incomplete and has an hexagonal cross section shaft, missing its upper half, which widens to accommodate a circular matrix at its base. This shows a central cross with long shaft terminating in a chevron at its base. Above this, across the centre, are the letters IHC (for Christ) with a scroll emerging from either side of the shaft above this. The inscription reads ESTAMORMEVS Length: 11 mm, diameter: 19 mm, weight: 5.56 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-A2E837
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 32mm in length, 20mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 6.16grams. The matrix is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and rectangular in cross section. Its reverse has an integral circular suspension loop, 8mm long and 5mm thick, sited at its upper edge. The matrix surface depicts a standing figure holding a child (presumably the Virgin Mary) with a smaller figure standing to her left.
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-116AD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver seal matrix 29mm long, 15mm in diameter at base and weighing 9.86grams. The matrix has an integral circular suspension loop sitting above a sub spherical swelling with a rounded double collar below. The circular cross sectioned shaft widens out towards its base to form a flat circular matrix. This is engraved with an image of a two headed bird (eagle?) which fills the whole surface.
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-9A78CA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix (c.1200-1400AD), 30mm in length, 19mm wide and 2mm thick with a weight of 9.70grams. The matrix has a pointed oval (lentoid) form and is rectangular in cross section. It depicts a crowned Virgin Mary holding an infant Jesus, standing behind/above a building formed of three chevrons representing roofs, the outer ones have speherical knops on their apex and crosses below. The central one is slightly larger with a standing figure below with staff or mitre? The outer border is inscribed with AVE MARIA GRATIA PLE. Its reverse has a slight central ridge …
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FB21D2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 20mm long, 4mm thick, with a matrix 17mm in diameter and weighing 7.21g. The object has a triangular terminal, housing a circular suspension hole, sitting above a slight collar on top of a hexagonal shaft. This widens out to accomodate a circular matrix surface at its base. The matrix is engraved with a squirrel with bushy tail surrounded by a plain unbeaded line and an inscription. Malcolm Jones has identified this as * IEO: VOIS: A BOIS the legend can be translated as "I'm going to the wood". Anonymous seal matrices with mottoes are generally da…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F63472
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 20mm in length, 19mm in diameter with a weight of 6.3grams. The matrix has a hexagonal cross sectioned shaft which widens out to accomodate a circular matrix. This depicts a Hawk attacking prey. The inscription reads *ALAS JE SV RRIS -it should read ALAS JE SV PRIS but the P is mis carved- translates to 'Alas I am caught'.
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F3848D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pointed-oval seal matrix, 35mm in length, 24mm wide and 10mm thick with a weight of 20.56g. 4mm thick overall. The matrix has a rectangular cross section. Its reverse has a central tapering ridge which houses a semi-circular  loop at one end. The matrix has a central fleur-de-lis motif with an inscription around, between faint engraved borders. The inscription was originally read as + S'ROGERI SNAV' D' R' TEMPOR[A?] but it seems equally likely to read + S'ROGERI SNAV' D' B' TELFORD (Seal of Roger Sno…
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A40F89
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Leicester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 26 mm, width: 144 mm, weight: 6.13 g. The object consists of an integral suspension loop above a collar on a hexagonal section shaft which widens out to accomodate a circular matrix. The matrix shows a crowned I with flanking fronds?
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 6th April 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-55B0CC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably dating to 1300-1500AD. The object consists of an hexagonal shaft, terminated by an integral suspension loop. The shaft widens out towards a shield shaped matrix surface. This is inscribed across the flat upper edge with PRIVE SV, The bordered image below shows a human headed beast, moving right (in the impression), with stag-like horns and bipedal bird-like body and a dragon headed tail, similar to a 'Manticore'. The design is very comparable to DOR-79663E, which is referenced in Tisdall, M.W, 1999, God's Beasts, p. 12, fig. 3. Length: 21…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nottinghamshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-9C09C9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 1300-1400. The matrix has a circular integral suspension loop above a hexagonal-sectioned shaft which widens out to accomodate a circular matrix. The engraving is crude, but the central motif probably shows two crossed arms with a probable bird motif above. A beaded circle separates this from the outer inscription, which reads * I VAS A MAN (I was a man). Compare IOW-F73E63, which notes 'Irene Szymanski has commented on this seal matrix: 'a pair of crossed gloves or hands, with a rope tying them together at the wrist (barely visible) and a sm…
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1B2DE8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, Length: 36 mm, width: 21 mm, thickness: 5.0 mm, weight: 16.33 g. The matrix is incomplete, it appears to have been deliberately cut? as it is missing a portion and where its been cut it has been flattened/stretched? It should have a lentoid (pointed oval) form . It has a raised cross motif in the centre of its on reverse. The matrix surface has a central fleur or trident motif and has an inscription reading RICARDIVEN---
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-1B1A3A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, Length: 32 mm, width: 22 mm, thickness: 5.0 mm, weight: 15.38 grams. The matrix has a pointed oval form and is rectangular in cross section. It has a moulded 'Fleur De Lis' filling its reverse, which is contained within a slightly raised linear border and it has a semi-circular suspension lug at one edge. Unusually the matrix is blank and there is a slight fault at one side, suggesting that this has been discarded as a failed casting?
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Grimston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-82D442
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, diameter: 26 mm, thickness 5mm, weight: 12.79 g. The matrix is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. Its reverse has the trace of a ridge running across it. The face is very worn but may depict a stag? it is surrounded by an inscription which is very worn and unreadable.
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-82C1D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, Length: 21 mm, width: 5 mm, diamter: 18 mm, weight: 6.85 g. The matrix is circular in form and sits at the end of a circular cross sectioned short tapering shaft. This terminates in a circular suspension loop The matrix surface shows a stag with large antlers. The inscription is reads: PRIVE SVO (inscription starts at 11o'clock)
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-6CFC9B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 30mm thick and 25mm in diameter with a weight of 11.39grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with a small semi-circular knop to one side of one face. The matrix surface has a seven 'petalled' flower like motif in a solid border which is surrounded by an inscription which is too worn to read. matrices of this form tend to date to the 13th century.
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B2BBEB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix height: 17 mm, diameter: 15 mm, weight: 4.48 g. The object has a short circular cross sectioned tapering shaft with an integral suspension loop and raised collar at its apex. The shaft widens to form a circular matrix, which is engraved with a probable bird with outstreched wings. No inscription is evident.
Created on: Thursday 3rd November 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-6313C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 46mm in length, 27mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 29.65grams. The object is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and rectangular in cross section and has an integral transverse circular loop. The matrix has a central motif of a wheatsheaf with rounded fronds and a Cross across its stem. The inscription around the edge reads +SIGIL WILIF FIL ROGER'ABOVET Seal of Wilf? son of Roger
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-6A3855
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 25mm in length, 22mm wide, with a weight of 9.91grams. The matrix is circular in form and rectangular in cross section with semi-circular suspension loop sitting at the edge of a tapering ridge on the reverse. The matrix surface is very worn and no detail can be seen.
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-AC21EE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 21mm long, 17mm in diameter and weighing 7.40g. The object is conical in form with a circular die. It has a hexagonal shaft with terminates with a double raised collar and an incomplete circular suspension loop at its apex. The matrix shows a stylised lion rampant facing right within a beaded border. The surrounding inscription is difficult to read due to wear and damage, but Malcolm Jones has kindly identified the legend as SVM LEO FORTIS (I am a strong lion). 14th century.
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-778BF5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 28mm in diameter, 4mm thick with a weight of 13.23grams. The matrix is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. It has a small D shaped projecting loop on one edge of its reverse. Its surface is decorated with an eight petalled flower motif with small pellets placed between the ends of each petal. The inscription is bounded by two fine solid lines, but is very worn. It appears to read +S' - A- -N---OCLIRI
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-5031EA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 23mm diameter and 3mm thick with a weight of 6.79grams. The matrix is circular in form and rectangular in cross section and has a semi circular suspension loop on the reverse, placed close to the edge and possibly sitting on a raised rectilinear ridge? The matrix depicts a stag moving left with large antler and this is surrounded by a beaded border and inscription. This is partially missing due to wear. It may read S'WIL[....]W[...]OVG OOO
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-F70C8C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 25mm in diameter, 4mm thcik and weighing 9.22 grams. The object is in poor condition and is incomplete. It is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The matix surface has a 'maltese cross' motif in its centre and an inscription in its border, which is too worn to read. The reverse has no visible handle or attachment.
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 16th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'RUTLAND', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E3BCCC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 27mm long, 20mm wide and 17mm thick with a weight of 10.15 grams. The object is T shaped and is circular in cross section. It consists of an integral circular suspension loop sitting above a raised collar at the apex of a hexagonal cross szectioned shaft whioch tapers out to form a circular flat base. This is engraved with a six 'peta'l motif arranged around a solid plain circle. Each individual petal decorated with a series of straight lines, running diagonally from either side of a central solid incised line, so they form chevrons. The edge is…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-D4958E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 26mm long, 22mm in diameter and weighing 12.90 grams. The object is sub triangular in form with a circular cross section. The object consists of a trefoil shaped suspension loop which sits above a hexagonal cross sectioned shaft. The shaft expands towards the base to accomodate the circular seal. The seal conatian wheat sheaf flanked by two boxes or hats? flat undersides with two triangular projections. The lettering is difficult to read but may say S' INNIES SANDHES.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-0A3DE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pointed-oval seal matrix, 34mm long, 23mm wide and 3mm thick with a weight of 12.04g.  It is decorated on the reverse with an inverted relief fleur-de-lis below a semi-circular projecting lug at the top. The front has a central motif of a fleur-de-lis with the central leaf extended into a long thin shaft with a second lis terminal at the top, and two shorter diagonal lines with short lines crossing filling the space on either side. The inscription around is set between plain grooves and is not particularly easy to read. The original read…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Last updated: Friday 13th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leicestershire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-09B5B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead seal matrix, 31mm in diameter, 6mm thick with a weight of 22.04g. The object is circular and flat, and is decorated on the reverse with a cast raised circular border, positioned off centre, over which lies a relief fleur-de-lis motif. The matrix side has a central motif of six thin lines radiating from a central pellet in an incised circular border (so with a resemblance to a six-spoked cartwheel) and an outer inscription set between grooved lines, which reads * S'. ThOME. LE CARTER (Seal of Thomas the Carter). The S is reversed but otherwise the engraving is neat and co…
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-C4A09D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 20mm long and 21mm in diameter, with a weight of 10.95grams. The object consists of an integral suspension loop sitting above a collar on top of a short circular cross sectioned shaft. The shaft flares out to form a circular matrix. The matrix illustrates a shield with a diagonal band across it (bend sinster) this band contains three human heads, looking sideways, in a row. The object has an inscription around its border which appears to read. +S'IERVESE(flower motif)CHNWELV
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-C21C76
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead seal matrix, 35mm in diameter and 2mm thick with a weight of 15.02g. The seal is circular in form and flat with a small rectangular projection, suggesting a broken suspension loop. The matrix has a central motif consisting of an eight-point star made up of grooves with a short bar across the centre. Four arms of the star end in terminals like ears of wheat, and the other four are simply tapered. The seal has an inscription around the edge, between grooved borders, reading +S' RICARDI FIL' EDWARD'. (Seal of Richard son of Edward).
Created on: Monday 1st June 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-DE8847
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 24mm long and 18mm in diameter with a weight of 10.42grams. The object consists of a circular suspension loop set atop a short, circular sectioned shaft which has bulging sides. This spreads into a circular matrix which is decorated with an 'envelope' like motif formed of three triangles with a cross topped shaft running up the middle. The inscription is difficult to read but the following letters S.------ *EGVEBI-D. can be made out.
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-5052D2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-medieval silver seal matrix, possibly dating to 1794-1818. The base is oval with an image of a bird in the centre facing right with a sprig in its beak,above this is a five petalled flower, the inscription around the outside reads 'HENRY HVNT'. the base tapers to become a short hexagonal shaft which terminates in a flat open work trefoil shaped knop which has a single molded collar at its base. The finders have traced a Henry Hunt, 1794-1818, who had Loughborough connections and was involved in the Peterloo massacre. The imagery of the matrix suggests it could be of…
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-40AD8C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 28mm long and 19mm in diameter with a weight of 12.41grams. The object is complete and consists of a roughly cast triangular shaped suspension loop with a central circular hole. This sits above a collar over a hexagonal cross-sectioned shaft that tapers in width, widening to accomodate a circular matrix surface. The matrix has a probable lamb holding a banner, represented by three zig zag lines, with a cross atop its shaft. The inscription reads S VP'RD E(?)VE L or V
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-8C9AF5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 17mm in diameter, 2mm thick and weighing 3.95grams. The matrix is circular in form and flat with no obvious signs of a handle or loop on its sides or reverse. It contains a simple motif of a straight central line, with a centrally placed, wing like curved line on either side all contained within a circlular border. Around this is an inscription which begins with a small cross and an S ' placed on its side. It reads hYMBERTI.
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-82A1FD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver seal matrix. The object has a trilobed terminal which joins a hexagonal section shaft. The shaft widens to contain a circular matrix. This is formed of a central motif with inscription S'ARAZENTE. The motif has a solid circular border which contains a six pointed, star like, border with Gothic trilobed decoration in the spaces formed between the two borders. Inside this is a Crowned Gothic M, probably representing the Virgin Mary. Object recorded from a photograph so no measurements or weights are currently available.
Created on: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-973379
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, matrix surface 24mm long and 18mm wide, object length 21mm, with a weight of 11.57grams. The object is complete except for its suspension loop. The object has an oval matrix surface with an integral hexagonal shaft emerging from its reverse. This terminates in a double raised collar just below the remains of a suspension loop. The matrix shows a female figure holding a cross headed staff to her left, a branch to her right, a circular wheel at her chest and at her feet is a cresentric form which could be an animal's body. The inscription is not v…
Created on: Thursday 12th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-3F9575
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Medieval seal matrix. At the apex is a collar followed by a trefoil suspension loop. Beneath the moulded collar the body is six-sided, flaring inwards slightly, then abruptly outwards towards the circular base. It is highly corroded and the motif and any inscription are now unclear. The matrix is likely to date to the late thirteenth or fourteenth century. Around the earlier part of the thirteenth century the faces of such objects became smaller in diameter and they continued to decline in size toward the end of this century and the start of the next, suggesting that this…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nuneaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-9C48D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Medieval vessica seal matrix inscribed MAREARETEVXRG? Central image of a bird with folded wings. Harvey and McGuiness (1996, p.79) suggest that this type of oval seal became popular in the early 13th century, particularly with women. There was a change in styles of seals at the end of the 13th century, with the owner's name often being omitted in favour of a phrase or motto (ibid. p.88), so this matrix is likely to predate this. The reverse is decorated with a raised fleur de lis. Length: 32mm, width: 20.0mm, thickness: 3.0mm, weight: 11.42
Created on: Wednesday 18th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-9EA332
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 29mm long, 16mm wide and 3mm thick. The object is in good condition and weighs 4.53grams. The matrix is a Fob type which has a trefoil lobed handle and a fluted cylindrical shaft which expands into the matrix surface. This is an oval, engraved with a basic fluer de lis design.
Created on: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 13th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-1022F8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 32mm long, 26mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 16.96grams. The object is a 'lentoid' shaped matrix and is missing about a third of its area. It has an integral suspension loop at one pointed end and this is surrounded by foliate? decoration. The matrix surface has a central motif of a crescent and star. It is inscribed * S' AGNE...RVD (Seal of Agnes ...rud) with a fleur-de-lis filling the space at the end.
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th February 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-B92922
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy Seal matrix, 24mm long, 18mm in diameter and weighing 8.45grams. The matrix consists of a circular plate which sits at the end of an hexagonal sectioned tapering shaft with an integral susepnsion loop. The surface and edges are worn, making the lettering difficult to read. The central image appears to be a rabbit positioned just off centre, the other motif next to it my be a predatory bird? Malcolm Jones has kindly provided the inscription which should read SOHOV SOHOV.
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-2DCB65
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver seal matrix 11mm long, 10mm wide and 5mm thick. The object is in fair condition, missing its suspension loop and weighs 1.27grams. The matrix is circular in form and sub triangular in section with a fluted hexagonal shaft, now incomplete. The seal is formed of a beaded border containing a hand, with a possible ruffed sleeve, holding a three flowered stem. The shape and the design suggest it is probably 17th century in date.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-CC0E85
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 41mm long, 26mm wide and 2mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 16.68grams.The object is a vessica (pointed oval) shaped seal and has an integral suspension loop or handle, now squashed, at one point. It appears to have been folded in half at some point, with a diagonally placed 'scar' acros its surface. It has a central 'fluer de lis' style motif in its centre and an inscription which appears to read +SH III MEVIORDAN
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2012
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-39ECA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval silver seal matrix, 14mm long, 11mm wide and 5mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 1.58grams. The object is sub- hexagonal in form and triangular in section. It has a flat plate depicting a lion rampant facing right in a slightly raised and crimped border. Its reverse is formed of 8 flat surfaces which taper to form a octagonal shaft which has broken off. There are two initials R P engraved onto this reverse surface. The object is similar to several other such seal matrices which have been dated to the late 17th century.
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 25th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-9283C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix 24mm long, 18mm wide and 2mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 5.04grams. The object consists of part of a vessica (pointed oval) shaped matrix and is decorated with an elongated fleur de lis and has a partial inscription visible which reads -RI. CAMU-. The reverse contains a central ridge which is slightly raised at one end.
Created on: Thursday 25th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'scalford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-C40761
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy 'fob' seal matrix 20mm in diameter and 18mm long. The object is in fair condition and weighs 6.56grams. The object consists of a circular suspension loop sitting above a hexagonal sectioned shaft which widens out into a circular base which holds the matrix. The matrix is worn and dirty but appears to have a central 'Fluer de Lis' motif and an inscription which may read +S' --OEVOROS.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-C29666
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 32mm long, 19mm wide and 4mm thick.The matrix is in good condition and weighs 8.95grams. The matrix is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and rectangular in section. It has a tapering ridge down the centre of its reverse surface with an integral circular loop at the thicker (upper) end. The matrix shows a bird feeding three chicks in a nest in a tree. Inscribed +SVM PELLICANVS R.
Created on: Friday 21st September 2012
Last updated: Friday 21st September 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-C66600
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 30mm long, 18mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 7.15 grams. The object is a 'pointed oval' or 'Vessica' shaped matrix. It has a long tapering ridge on its reverse which runs down the centre from under a semi-circular suspension loop, which is fixed at one end. The matrix is very worn and the lettering can't be made out. The central motif appears to be an animal perhaps a hart?
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-C64E03
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix fragment, 22mm long, 16mm wide and 2mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 4.51 grams. It consists of the upper side of a pointed oval shaped matrix. Part of its inscribed border is visible but the wording can't be made out. Its reverse contains a protruding suspension loop.
Created on: Thursday 28th June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 28th June 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-1A8171
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 33mm long, 20mm wide and 9mm thick. The object is in poor condition and weighs 10.59grams. The matrix is a pointed oval in form and rectangular in section. It is very cracked across its surface and is subsequently missing parts of its edge. The matrix contains a central foliate motif , possibly wheat sheafs arranged in a cross. The inscription is hard to read but the following can be made out S'FI[L]--NT-SO. The reverse contains a semi-circular protrusion for holding, at one end.
Created on: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 20th June 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-B25F28
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 31mm long, 20mm wide and 7mm thick. The object is in good condition and weighs 6.81grams. The object is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and has an inscribed border reading S' (seal of) S' ThOME DE STEVETVN . The central motif consists of a bird of prey with outstretched wings and talons out. The reverse has a central semi-circular sectioned rib which widens towards a semi-circular pierced lug. Steveton possibly references Stewton in Lincolnshire.
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-B0D885
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 25mm long, 14mm wide and 3mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 3.40grams. The object is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and has an inscribed border, which is incomplete and worn. The central motif consists of a rectangular form with an oval above and possible lines at each side. It does not produce a very good seal as its so worn, but it may be a human figure? The reverse has a central rectangular sectioned rib which terminates in a rounded knop.
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-B0BB84
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 26mm long, 16mm wide and 3mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 4.31grams. The object is lentoid (pointed oval) in form and has an inscribed border, which is incomplete and worn. The central motif consists of a linear shaft with a possible fleur in its centre? Its reverse has a central rib with the remains of a loop at one end.
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2012
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2012
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Record ID: LEIC-916994
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica shaped medieval lead seal matrix. The seal is pointed oval in plan and has a moulded fleur-de-lis on the back. An incomplete loop extends from the base of the flower. The seal has a worn motif in the centre and a surrounding inscription.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-674766
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 24mm long, 14mm wide and 3mm thick (8mm at loop). The object is in good condition and weighs 4.49grams. The seal is a 'Vessica' type with a pointed oval form and an integral suspension loop attached at one end of the reverse side, mounted onto a small linear ridge running down the length of the object. The matrix shows a bird with a branch in its beak and is inscribed FRAGELEGETEGE+ (the T is in the form of across).
Created on: Monday 30th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 6th July 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-D87CF1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably 14th century; complete and is in good condition. The seal matrix is circular with a tapering hexagonal stem. The matrix shows a standing figure holding a globe, and surrounded by what may be palm fronds. The inscription reads ECCE ANGNUS DEI (a mis-spelling of Agnus Dei). Similar to records IOW-FD1D30 and PUBLIC-BC94B7.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LEIC-329CD4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 11mm long and 17.5mm in diameter. The object is in fair condition and weighs 5.98grams. The seal is circular with a hexagonal taperning shaft. The matrix consists of a very worn and damaged inscription containing A M O . , with a motif of a central line with a rounded kink in its centre which has a cross attached to it. To each side of this is a short line running towards the edge of the motif. Below this is what appears to be a Lombardic? letter M and a C or E.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-9F1434
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 23mm long and 20mm in diameter. The object is in fair condition and weighs 8.32grams. The matrix has a short hexagonal shaft which terminates in an ornate loop with a raised circular collar below. The matrix is circular and is decorated with a four leafs, a four leafed clover? The inscription is worn and porrly executed but it seems to read LELAMIM (orA)VET with a star shaped stop.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-CC59A3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 28mm long, 17mm wide and 3mm thick. The object is in poor condition and weighs 5.57grams. It is 'lentoid' in form (oval with pointed ends). The inscription and the central design are illegible. Its reverse has a long tapering ridge with an integral suspension loop.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2011
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-B0A204
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 27mm long, 18mm wide and 3mm thick. The seal is in fair condition and weighs 7.81g. It ispointed-oval and flat, and has a central image of a 'pelican in her piety' - in other words, a bird feeding three chicks in a nest by pecking at her own chest. This was a commonly used image symbolising Christ's sacrifice. The central image is upside down with respect to the surrounding inscription, which is set between beaded borders. It appears to read + S'IOhANNI' L' FORI' TD GRTTV. The engraving is quite clear; the Ns of Johanni are reverse-barred and the OR …
Created on: Monday 11th July 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-FAB3A7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix fragment, 24mm long, 14mm wide and 3mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 3.62grams. The object consists of a fragment of a circular seal matrix and shows part of a foliate design with a partial inscription ONG. The reverse appears to be decorated with a raised pattern.
Created on: Friday 27th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-3FD2E5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 22mm in diameter and 2mm thick The object is in poor condition and weighs 5.72grams. The object is a circular matrix with a tapering ridge 'grip' on the reverse. The edges are damaged, so the inscription can't be made out and the central image is formed of two concentric circles with a damaged sub circular motif in the centre.
Created on: Friday 6th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-D7FFD4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 40mm in diameter. The object has a six petalled flower matrix and has two holes (one incomplete) drilled through it.
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-450D46
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy seal ring? 35mm long 20mm wide and 13mm thick with a weight of 7.01 grams. The object consists of a stirrup shaped finger ring with an oval bezel. Opposite the bezel is a flat octagonal protrusion which is plain and seems to have some purpose. The bezel is decorated with the initials IM or WI.
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 28th July 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-352FE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy seal/ pipe tamper? 44mm long 22mm wide and 12mm thick with a weight of 5.84 grams. The object consists of a signet ring style loop which has a circular shaft with a circular flat base, suggestive of a pipe tamper. The loop has a flat plate which contains a seal matrix forming the initials RG with a star like motif in the field above and below it.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2011
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-875DD0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix, 31mm in diameter and 3mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 13.96grams. It is circular in form and rectangular in section with a rounded knop at one edge. From below the knop emerges a raised trefoil linear design formed of coiled tendrils (double in the centre)which terminate in knops. The seal consists of an 8 pointed star made of corn ears and spikes. There is a long inscription present but it is patchy and worn.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Last updated: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-858F40
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 13mm long and 17mm in diameter, the object is in a worn condition and weighs 4.59grams. The object has a circular matrix with a central design of a Lamb (Agnus Dei) and the legend reads +S[-]CCE[-----] SDEI which should be ECCE AGNVS DEI [Behold the Lamb of God]. The object has a circular cross sectioned, tapering shaft which houses an incomplete integral suspension loop.
Created on: Friday 15th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton on the Wolds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-58A761
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 57mm long, 35mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 48.9 grams with a 'vessica' shape (pointed oval). The image shows Jesus flanked by two angels rising from his tomb. Below them is a sleeping guard, carrying a trident. The inscription is worn but parts of it read SIG[ILLUM]SANCTESEPULCH[R...........]INM[..]M[..] SANCTE. The reverse has a sub semi-spherical handle with a decorative terminal on one end and a suspension hole near the other, near this is a scratched cross, possibly a makers mark? I am grateful to Malcom Jon…
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
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Record ID: LEIC-329FD3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval silver seal matrix. The object is a fob type seal matrix with hexagonal shaft, missing its suspension loop. It has an oval matrix which depicts a lion rampant.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shilton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-326C67
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post Medieval silver seal matrix. The object is in fair condition and weighs 2.94 grams. The object is a hexagonal shafted fob seal, missing its suspension loop. It depicts a winged, bleeding heart below a crown, possibly associated with Charles II.
Created on: Monday 11th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witherley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-F752D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 33mm long, 22mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 12.20grams. It is vessica shaped with a central 8 petalled flower motif. The inscription appears to read +S'REGINALD CLVME. The reverse has a small rectangular plate which appears to be the remains of a loop.
Created on: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-3C5067
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 30mm long, 15mm wide and 14mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 4.66grams. The seal is circular in form and is sub triangular in section, having a tapering stem emerging from its surface which terminates in a trefoil lobed handle. The matrix itself shows an image of the Agnus Dei (the lamb of God carrying a banner) but there is no sign of any inscription.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 12th February 2013
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Record ID: LEIC-D37A64
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Post medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 27mm long, 15mm wide and 2mm thick. The matrix is in fair condition and weighs 4.45 grams. The matrix is oval in form and is attcahed to a tapering circular sectioned shaft. This terminates with a trefoil shaped handle which has a circular cut out in each lobe and a central 'keyhole' shaped hole. the seal consists of teh initials PG flanking a flower or plant stem.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2010
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-CF5B36
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 18mm long and 16mm in diameter. The object is in fair condition and weighs 6.03grams. The matrix is circular and its handle tapers from its edges into a hexagonal shaft with an integral suspension loop. The matrix depicts a bird of prey sitting on a falconer's hand. The legend is separated from the central motif by a beaded line, and reads * IE SV FAVCVN (I am a falcon) ending with a space-filling device of three lines diverging from the base. Compare several similar matrices with variants of the FAVCUN GENTIL legend, e.g. LVPL-5C4D89 and SUSS-0BA635.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-C7CC44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver seal matrix with fluted handle and integral suspension loop with cusped outline of Gothic form. The die is deeply engraved with a shield of arms which is difficult to read even under strong magnification, but appears to be two lions passant with their tails along their backs, within a double pearled border framing a band of scrolling foliage. The arms resemble the three lions conventionally found on the arms of England from c1195, but with two rather than three. The form of the handle and the style of the engraving suggest an early post-medieval date (the die has been rejected …
Created on: Thursday 1st July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Narborourgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-50E500
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 32mm long, 19mm wide and 4mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 6.40grams. The seal is oval in form, with pointed teminals, and rectangular in section. It has a small semi-circular suspension loop and its surface has been slightly corroded making an impression difficult. It appears to have a motif that includes a bird, a sub rectangular depression may be a torso? and it may show tail feathers? The seal has an inscription, but it is too worn to read.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-5835F5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix of Roger of Trafford, 34mm long, 31mm wide and 7mm thick. The object is in good condition and weighs 7.04grams. The matrix is lentoid in form and has an integral circular suspension loop/handle on its reverse upper edge.It is decorated with an image of one bird of prey swooping on another. Above this is a left facing (anti-clockwise) swastika. The inscription reads S'ROGERI OE TRAFFORD+
Created on: Monday 26th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-2FCE41
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 24mm long, 20mm wide and 4mm thick. The object weighs 8.27grams. The object iscircular and has a central flower design impressed into the centre, there is no visible inscription present. The reverse has a rib running its length with an integral suspension loop (now filled).
Created on: Monday 12th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-2F8D90
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 23mm long, 17mm wide and 5mm thick. The object is fragmentary and weighs 6.13grams. It would have been circular in form and has a central cruciform? motif surrounded by an inscription, +SH can be seen. Its reverse has part of a rib which would have contained a suspension loop.
Created on: Monday 12th April 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 20th January 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-BDD5B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 25mm long, 18mm wide and 3mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 6.7grams. The matrix is incomplete with about half present. It is oval in form and rectangular in section. It is decorated on one side with a foliate design, perhaps a corn ear? and is inscribed around its edge, GMIS+SMA?
Created on: Wednesday 17th February 2010
Last updated: Monday 1st February 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-579285
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Medieval /Post Medieval copper alloy fob type seal matrix, 35mm long and 15mm wide with a circular matrix 22mm in diameter. The object is in fair condition and weighs 21.3grams. It consists of a sub triangular facetted shaft which terminates with an open trefoil. The surface contains a shield with a chevron and three stars, The chevron is incised with vertical lines, perhaps suggesting the colour red? there is an inscription on three sides which appears to read MNI'MIIIII with a backwards h? to the left.
Created on: Thursday 19th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LEIC-992876
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, pointed oval in form, 43mm long, 25mm wide and 10mm thick. The object is in good condition and weighs 17.23grams. The object is lentoid in form and rectangular in section. The reverse has a circular loop attached to a rectangular plate which merges into the main body at its lower end. The matrix shows a standing figure, left, with a large staff and what appear to be stars in the field. The inscription is worn and dirt filled but appears to read SITIDESVRFL---THITIL+
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 14th May 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-18D957
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 29mm long, 15mm wide and 13mm thick. The obejct is in fair condition and weighs 4.38grams. The object consists of an oval seal matrix consisting of a crest- three barrels seperated by a chevron. This is attached to a sub circular shaft which terminates in a trefoil handle with three circular voids around a central 'keyhole' void.
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 27th April 2021
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